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Author: Claire Roadley

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Claire Roadley is Founder of Umlingo. Umlingo promotes authentic, sustainable hotels and safari eco lodges across Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.
Family-friendly safaris across Africa

Family-friendly safaris across Africa

ByClaire Roadley May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Travelling on safari with your family in tow can seem daunting, but it certainly doesn’t mean you have to…

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New luxury safari lodges opening in 2026

New luxury safari lodges opening in 2026

ByClaire Roadley March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

It’s incredibly exciting to see the number of new safaris lodges opening across Africa over the next few months….

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Luxury safari romance ​in Africa

Luxury safari romance ​in Africa

ByClaire Roadley February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

With February, the month of love, drawing to a close, what could be more romantic than heading off to…

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Coming soon to Zambia’s Kingdom

Coming soon to Zambia’s Kingdom

ByClaire Roadley February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

South Luangwa National Park in Zambia is widely regarded as one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries, combining exceptional game…

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Safari specials for your wildlife wish list

Safari specials for your wildlife wish list

ByClaire Roadley December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

Africa’s wild heart beats in rhythm with the wildlife that roam its plains, forests and coastlines.  Exploring different ecosystems…

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Cool pools in Africa

Cool pools in Africa

ByClaire Roadley November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

After a heady day in the wild African bush, beach or bustling city, there is something irresistibly indulgent about…

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Bucket list experiences in East Africa

Bucket list experiences in East Africa

ByClaire Roadley October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

I have dreamed of visiting Kenya and Tanzania since I was a very small child. Wild places like the…

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Bawe Island debuts destination dining in Zanzibar

Bawe Island debuts destination dining in Zanzibar

ByClaire Roadley September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

A new gourmet philosophy has debuted on Zanzibar’s exclusive Bawe Island, designed to pamper guests and tantalise their tastebuds…

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Heavenly hikes in Africa

Heavenly hikes in Africa

ByClaire Roadley August 30, 2025August 30, 2025

Exploring Africa on foot, whether it be on safari, hiking in the mountains or exploring rocky coastlines, adds a…

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African honeymoon hotspots

African honeymoon hotspots

ByClaire Roadley July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

What could be more romantic than heading off to Africa for safari and beach honeymoon? Picture open plains dotted…

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Africa’s fabulous photo hides and hotspots

Africa’s fabulous photo hides and hotspots

ByClaire Roadley June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Africa offers a diverse and exciting array of safari experiences and at Umlingo we know that for wildlife photography…

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